Cromwell's military innovation
His son The result of these A member of Parliament, Oliver Cromwell, realised that they needed a better army: he gave his soldiers – united by the same strong religious zeal – proper training and, above all, a regular wage. His famous New Model Army was born, and defeated the Royalists in 1645. The king was captured and execute in 1649, and the remander of the royal family escaped to France.